College closure threat growing, state seeking new powers

State officials are ready to begin erecting a new process to screen, monitor and, if necessary, intervene to protect students when officials determine a private college or university in Massachusetts...

Lynn senator putting sports betting bill on table

A state senator has a proposal ready to make sports betting legal in Massachusetts, eight months after the Supreme Court opened the doors for states to enter the sports gambling market.

Best of Business: To add a touch of luxury

Eight companies received WBJ's Best of Business awards for adding a bit of class to Central Massachusetts.

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?

Expect a healthy Central Mass. economy in 2019

In 2019, the region can expect more investment, given its relative accessibility and lower cost of living, as well as nine colleges producing a young and educated workforce.

Focus on money: Colleges will offer more value for students while looking to generate more revenue

In 2018, Central Massachusetts colleges saw the value like never before of partnering on academic programs letting students get their degree earlier than they might otherwise.

Seeing results: 2019 will show whether opioid, ACO and staffing initiatives are on the right path

State and private plans to curb healthcare costs and still provide better care are moving beyond their pilot stages.

Mass. jobless rate at lowest point since May 2003

The unemployment rate in Massachusetts ticked down one-tenth of a percentage point in November to 3.4 percent.